Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pleasant Plains, or 17 miles south of Batesville, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Batesville... Newport...
Bald Knob... Tuckerman...
Diaz... Newark...
Swifton... Grubbs...
Pleasant Plains... Oil Trough...
Russell... Jacksonport...
Magness... Tupelo...
Moorefield... Algoa...
Salado... McFadden...
Steprock... Southside in Independence Count...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Independence; Jackson; White; Woodruff
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR